On the 21st of July
Beneath a burning sun
McDowell met the Southern troops
In battle at Bull Run
Above the Union vanguard
Was proudly to be seen
Beside the starry banner
Old Erinґs flag of green
Col. Corcoran led the 69th
On that eventful day
I wish the Prince of Wales were there
To see him in the fray
His charge upon the batteries
Was a most glorious scene
With gallant New York firemen
And the boys that wear the green
In the hottest of the fire
There rode along the line
A captain of the Zouave band, crying
«Now, boys, is your time»
Ah, who so boldy rides
With the bold and dauntless men
ҐTis Thomas Francis Meagher
Of Erinґs isle of green
The colors of the 69th
I say it without shame
Were taken in the struggle
To swell the victorґs fame
But Farnhamґs dashing Zouaves
That run with the machine
Retook them in a moment
With the boys that wore the green